Hiring: Senior System Safety Engineer Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Location: Richland, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:29:23 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •3+ years of relevant experience Required Skills: •The Worker Safety and Health Program is seeking an experienced professional to join its Safety Engineering team as a System Safety Engineer. This is a full-time, onsite position supporting a dynamic research and engineering environment with systems that have the potential for significant safety and mission impacts to staff and facilities. •Conduct hazards analysis of complex research systems involving multiple hazards that are novel, unique, or uncommon. •Adapt hazard analysis methodologies based on Center for Chemical Process Safety methods such as What-if, HAZOP, and FMEA, to the research environment to analyze potential causes and consequences of events such as fires; explosions; uncontrolled releases of toxic, radioactive, or flammable chemicals; and major spills of hazardous materials. •Participate in the Process Safety Board to identify PNNL projects requiring a process safety approach in support of their safe, compliant, and efficient performance and operation. •Provide direct technical assistance in identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace and research hazards. •Produce thorough, high-quality reviews, assessments, analysis, and hazard assessments. •Provide implementation methods for requirements. •Interface effectively with staff and management at all levels, as well as external stakeholders including DOE-PNSO. Qualifications: •PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience •Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered. •Proven ability to analyze complex (e.g., chemical, nuclear) processing systems using process and instrumentation diagrams, operating procedures, product information, and parts lists. •Expertise in conducting qualitative and quantitative hazard analyses, risk assessments, and evaluating activities to mitigate safety hazards. •Knowledge of contractor assurance activities including self-assessments, program assessments, metrics, and in-field performance observations. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders and effectively present complex information. •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities. •Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team environment and foster a culture of open communication and collaboration. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!